icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. As a values-based organization icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities.

The program of Enteric Infections and Vaccines under the Infectious Diseases Division conducts research with Mucosal Immunology and Vaccinology Unit (MIVU) for immunological and molecular genomic analyses for different enteric organisms. To achieve this goal icddr,b is working for controlling enteric infections, detecting and controlling emerging and re-emerging infections with the collaboration of the relevant government and non-government stakeholders.

Position Descriptions:

The Senior Field Assistant will report to the Senior Scientist and will be responsible for project implementation, documentation management, technical support and team support with the objective of supporting research studies within the guidelines of project protocol and organizational values and guidelines. The major areas of responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Receiving project assignments from the supervisor and understanding project scope, questionnaires, survey methodology, timelines, targeted respondents, areas, and scope of work as per project requirements;
• Collecting data/samples from respondents;
• Identifying and motivating respondents to participate in the study;
• Validating collected data with the Supervisor;
• Processing and transporting samples to their destination;
• Performing technical functions as required by the project (e.g., operating and maintaining refrigerator, freezer, cold box, vaccine carrier, etc.);
• Taking appropriate measures to ensure personal safety and security;
• Handling, sterilizing, and disposing of biohazardous materials (if any) as per SOP;
• Providing administrative and logistical support as required;
• Escalating any issues to the Supervisor for their guidance;
• Performing data entry (if required) and submitting collected data to the Supervisor or data team;
• Organizing and preserving different official documents, records, and files;
• Orienting new team members on study methods and equipment operations;
• Working with administrative personnel to execute project-related day-to-day activities.

Required qualifications and experience:

• HSC or Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field.

Location: Mohakhali, Dhaka

Number of Position: 01

Contract Type and Duration:

• Fixed Term Contract; duration will be 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Annual Tk.363,500/- inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits.
• 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance, and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview.
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by October 13, 2024.